Directions & Parking

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Adjacent to Millennium Park and steps away from Lake Michigan, the Art Institute of Chicago sits in the heart of the city’s downtown.

The museum offers two entrances: the doors to the original 1893 building are at 111 South Michigan Avenue, and the 2009 Modern Wing can be entered at 159 East Monroe Street.

Please note: All directions lead to the Michigan Avenue entrance.

Driving to the Art Institute via Expressway

From IndianaIndiana toll road (90) to Chicago Skyway to Dan Ryan Expressway (90, 94) to Congress East (Loop exit). East on Congress to Congress Plaza (first light east of Michigan Avenue.) North (left turn) on Congress Plaza, which merges with Michigan Avenue. North on Michigan Avenue to Adams.

From South SuburbsDan Ryan Expressway (90, 94) to Congress East (Loop exit). East to Congress Plaza (first light east of Michigan Avenue). North (left turn) on Congress Plaza which merges with Michigan Avenue. North on Michigan Avenue to Adams.

From Wisconsin and North SuburbsEdens Expressway (94) into Kennedy Expressway (90, 94) to Loop, exit Monroe Street east. East to Michigan Avenue.

From West Suburbs Eisenhower Expressway (290) east (290 becomes Congress Parkway in Loop) to Congress Plaza (first light east of Michigan Avenue). North (left turn) on Congress Plaza which merges with Michigan Avenue to Adams.

From Southwest Suburbs Stevenson Expressway (55) to Lake Shore Drive (41). North to Jackson Blvd. West on Jackson (left turn) to Michigan Ave. North on Michigan to Adams.

Parking

Valet Parking$28 per car (payment upon drop-off; cash only)*Valet service is available at the Modern Wing entrance every day from 10:30 a.m., when the museum doors open, until one-half hour after closing. Please note there will be no valet parking available on Saturday, November 3, and Sunday, November 4.*Rates are subject to change with citywide special events.

Nearby Public GaragesGarages are located underground, below the parks adjacent to the museum. Please call (312) 616-0600 for lot and rate information. Drop-offs are permitted at the Millennium Park entrance. A traffic pullout is available from the eastbound lanes of Monroe Street.

Public Transit

Using Public TransportationThe Art Institute is located just one block east of the Loop and is easily accessible via the city’s “L” train system. The Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, and Purple lines all stop above ground at Adams/Wabash, one block west of the museum. The Red and Blue lines stop underground at Monroe, just a few blocks away. A number of bus lines also stop in front of the museum. Currently, "L" fare is $2.50 per adult. Visit the Chicago Transit Authority website for route, schedule, and fare details.

Metra is Chicago’s commuter rail transit system. The Art Institute is accessible from both the Van Buren and Millennium stations, which are underground just one to two blocks south and north (respectively) along Michigan Avenue. Visit the Metra website for route, schedule, and fare details.

Divvy Bike ProgramDivvy is Chicago’s bike-sharing system. It offers thousands of bikes and hundreds of stations across the city, providing Chicagoans and visitors with an additional transportation option. There are several Divvy bike stations within walking distance of the Art Institute. For more information and pricing, visit divvybikes.com.